What are the schools like in Burlington, OK?

Burlington is served primarily by BURLINGTON. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.0:1.

What is the median household income in Burlington?

The median household income in Burlington, OK is $60,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Burlington, OK?

Burlington has an average high temperature of 46.9°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.2 inches.

Burlington, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Burlington, OK?

Burlington has a violent crime rate of 245.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1192.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Burlington, OK a Good Place to Live?

Burlington is a small town of 183 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $60,625 .

Strengths: Burlington stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Burlington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Burlington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Burlington metro area.

Metric	Burlington, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Burlington's violent crime rate is 245.5 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

245.5 /100k

Property Crime

1192.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Burlington is served primarily by BURLINGTON. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Burlington, OK	National Avg
School District	BURLINGTON	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burlington sees average highs of 46.9°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 30.1 inches of annual precipitation and 11.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burlington, OK
Average High — January	46.9°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	30.1"
Annual Snowfall	11.2"

Demographics

Metric	Burlington, OK	National Avg
Population	183	—
Median Age	26.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	8.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Byron, OK 7 mi Amorita, OK 7 mi Capron, OK 9 mi Kiowa, KS 9 mi Cherokee, OK 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Burlington

Burlington, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73722

Burlington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burlington, OK affordable or expensive?

Burlington has a median home value of $95,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $60,625.

What is the crime rate in Burlington, OK?

Burlington's violent crime rate is 245.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Burlington?

Public schools in Burlington are operated by BURLINGTON. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Burlington, OK a good place to live?

Burlington, OK has a population of 183, a median household income of $60,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Burlington?

Burlington averages 46.9°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.1 inches with about 11.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burlington?

Burlington, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73722.

What is the population of Burlington?

The population of Burlington, Oklahoma is 183 with a median age of 26.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Burlington?

Key numbers for living in Burlington: median home $95,600, median household income $60,625, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burlington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.